Overview

GitHub is a cloud-based hosting service for Git repositories, providing version control, collaboration features, and tools for software development. It’s the world’s largest source code host and is widely used by developers and organizations.

Key Features

• Git Repositories: Host and manage your code with full Git version control
• Pull Requests: Collaborate on code changes with review workflows
• Actions: Built-in CI/CD for automated testing and deployment
• Issues & Projects: Track bugs and manage project workflows
• Security Features: Vulnerability scanning and security advisories
• GitHub Pages: Host static websites directly from repositories

Pricing

• Free: Unlimited public repositories and limited private repositories
• Pro: $4/month for enhanced features and unlimited private repositories
• Team: $4/user/month for team collaboration features
• Enterprise: $21/user/month for enterprise security and compliance

Best For

Software developers, open source projects, and teams that need robust version control and collaborative development workflows.